The Murder in Kairoutei Episode 11 Recap
> The Murder in Kairoutei Recap
Police investigators, through questioning loan shark Hao, uncovered the relationship between Cheng Dawei and Cheng Cheng. Hao confirmed that Cheng Cheng had borrowed money to pay off his father Cheng Dawei's gambling debts, identifying Cheng Dawei as a notorious gambler. However, Cheng Cheng's household register showed no father, indicating he grew up in an orphanage.
Further investigation led to the discovery of a button from Cheng Dawei's shirt inside a salvaged red Alto, providing an additional link between Cheng Cheng and the deceased. Cheng Cheng was taken in for questioning during Gao Guangyi's funeral, having made a public reappearance as Gao Guangyi's illegitimate son.
During his interrogation by Shi Qing, Cheng Cheng denied meeting Cheng Dawei recently, stating they hadn't been in contact for months, and only saw him when Cheng Dawei came to his car workshop for gambling money which Cheng Cheng repaid out of a sense of obligation. Cheng Cheng also provided a solid alibi for the Kairoutei arson incident, claiming he had checked into Nanshan Hotel on the evening of May 18th and had not left. Police confirmed this alibi.
Shi Qing then informed Cheng Cheng about the deaths of Li Hao and Cheng Dawei, and the police's grim speculation that Jiang Yuanxing was also dead. This news deeply affected Cheng Cheng, though he vehemently refused to believe Jiang Yuanxing was dead without concrete proof. Later, Cheng Cheng was released on bail through his lawyer, Gu Tao.
It was revealed that Cheng Cheng had been receiving mysterious phone calls, making him fear for Jiang Yuanxing's safety and causing him to withhold information to prevent any harm to her. The cumulative news of Li Hao's death, Cheng Dawei's passing, and Jiang Yuanxing's disappearance completely shattered Cheng Cheng, leaving him feeling responsible and questioning the purpose of his own life.
In his despair, he instinctively returned to the orphanage where he grew up, seeking solace in the only place he felt safe. Following Gao Guangyi's funeral, the Hongye Group's board convened to elect the head of the Honghu and Ranxing projects, reigniting the long-standing power struggle between Teng Jun and Ji Dongmei. During the meeting, Xie Can, the wife of Hongye's co-founder and a significant shareholder, made an unexpected appearance to express her views.
Meanwhile, Gao Zijian provided Cheng Cheng with information about Lin Zhenhui, curious about Cheng Cheng's plans. Cheng Cheng surmised that Gao Guangyi's will would soon be made public, at which point he would take control of Hongye Group to lure out the culprits. Despite needing Hongye for his revenge, Cheng Cheng had no interest in the inheritance or property, intending for the entire group to ultimately belong to Gao Zijian.
Shiyao, influenced by Teng Jun, decided to hand over an authorization letter appointing an acting chairman to him, hoping to further his career. Teng Jun, now armed with the authorization letter, visited Gu Tao, asserting his right to the chairmanship and planning to announce it at a board meeting set for the day after tomorrow. Gu Tao, after Teng Jun left, immediately informed Gao Hongzhi of this development.
Teng Jun, confident of his impending appointment, shared the good news with Shiyao. However, his triumph was short-lived. Gao Hongzhi abruptly held a press conference with Ji Dongmei, during which a pre-recorded video of Gao Guangyi was played. In the video, Gao Guangyi unequivocally appointed Gao Hongzhi as the next chairman of the Hongye Group, urging shareholders, directors, and employees to grant him sufficient time and trust. This announcement sent shockwaves through the financial market. Investors in Teng Jun's dianjin.
com project began withdrawing their funds, plunging him into a financial crisis. A heated argument erupted between Teng Jun and Shiyao, with him accusing her of complicity and betrayal. Furious, Shiyao left. Faced with angry investors besieging his company, Teng Jun was forced to sell his villas and cars before going into hiding. At the same time, Cheng Cheng officially joined the Hongye Group.
Jiang Yuanxing's former assistant approached Cheng Cheng, informing him of Ji Dongmei's plan to terminate the Swan Charity Project and imploring him to save it, honoring Jiang Yuanxing's dedication to the cause. In a separate confrontation, Gao Zijian burst into Gao Hongzhi's office while he was speaking with Li Sixuan, accusing them of an affair. Gao Zijian then leveraged this alleged scandal to demand Gao Hongzhi's chairmanship, Hongye shares, and the position of acting chairman.
Gao Hongzhi firmly rejected the blackmail, and Li Sixuan mocked Gao Zijian for his delusional attempt at intimidation. Later, Xie Can met with Gu Tao. Gu Tao presented her with a document revealing that Jiang Yuanxing had transferred her rights as a will witness to Xie Can. With this, Gao Guangyi's will could finally be read.
Gu Tao also returned a video to Xie Can, thanking her for her past assistance, and arranged for all members of the Gao family, along with Cheng Cheng and Xie Can, to gather at the Kairoutei tearoom at 6 PM that evening. Cheng Cheng arrived last. As everyone was seated, Gu Tao played an audio recording from Jiang Yuanxing.
In the recording, Jiang Yuanxing accused someone of her attempted murder, declared that the Kairoutei fire was not accidental, and stated she had collected sufficient evidence, warning that their judgment was imminent. Immediately after the recording, Ji Dongmei suddenly fainted, and the other attendees began to feel disoriented. Soon, they were all blindfolded, gagged, and restrained in separate rooms. The mysterious mastermind, who had previously remained hidden, finally revealed their identity.
They first approached Xie Can, removing her mask and wig to expose the scarred face of Jiang Yuanxing herself. Jiang Yuanxing, anticipating this turn of events, warned the mastermind that if she didn't return safely that night, an email containing crucial information would be sent to the police the next morning, ensuring that no one would escape justice. The mastermind, angered but cornered, then moved to Cheng Cheng's room, confronting him face to face. Shortly after, an explosion rocked the Kairoutei hotel.
